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399:on 4 October 1865, the ship served on the
387:, on 7 August 1865 and sold at auction at
319:Although apparently never condemned by a
280:Steamer captured and by Union Navy forces
467:Dispatch boats of the United States Navy
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203:side wheel-propelled
143:Sold, 17 August 1865
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329:David Dixon Porter
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262:Confederate
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441:Categories
407:References
397:Alexandria
354:Alexandria
254:Union Navy
245:Alexandria
218:Complement
193:Propulsion
128:Union Navy
221:not known
89:Completed
73:Laid down
325:St. Mary
305:St. Mary
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285:St. Mary
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226:Armament
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